California State University, Chico
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California State University, Chico Logo(Trademark of Cal State Chico) |
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| Motto | Today decides tomorrow |
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| Established | 1887 |
| Type | Public |
| Endowment | US$17.9 Million |
| Chancellor | Charles Reed |
| President | Paul Zingg |
| Faculty | 1,000 |
| Students | 14,500 |
| Location | Chico, California, United States |
| Campus | Medium-Sized Town, 119 acres (482,000 m²) |
| Colors | Cardinal and White |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Affiliations | California State University system |
| Website | CSU Chico |
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California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the California State University system, and home to the Chico University Arboretum. It is located in Chico, California, about one hundred miles north of Sacramento. California State University, Chico is commonly known as Chico State or Cal State, Chico.
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[edit] History
On March 10, 1887, a legislative act was enacted to create the Northern Branch State Normal School of California. Less than a month later, Chico was chosen as the location. On June 24, 1887, General John Bidwell donated 8 acres (32,000 m²) of land from his cherry orchard.
On July 4, 1888, the first cornerstone was laid. On September 3, 1889, doors opened for the 90 enrolled students.
The library opened on January 11, 1890 with 350 books. On June 20, 1891 the first graduation took place, a class of 15.
In 1910, Annie Bidwell donated an additional two acres (8,000 m²) of land to be used for work with elementary agriculture. The next year Mrs. Bidwell donated an orange orchard lot 55 x 440 feet as the children's playground, which is connected to the Training School. Twenty years later in 1921, legislation was enacted to change the school's name to Chico State Teacher's College. In 1922, Chico State Teacher's College added a junior college curriculum and awarded a certificate after two years. Also in 1922 Bidwell Mansion was turned into a female dormitory, Bidwell Hall. In 1923 the first college paper, The Collegian was published. In 1924, the state board of education allowed the school to grant baccalaureate degrees. Also in 1924, the wildcat was chosen as the mascot. In 1925 the alumni organization was founded. In 1927 a fire destroyed the Normal Building. That same year a gym was built on the grounds of Bidwell Mansion. In 1929, the corner stone for the new administration building was laid on top of Normal Building's original corner stone. In 1929 the student bookstore was established.
In 1935, Bidwell Hall was turned into a recreation and student center - the first student union. Also in 1935 a legislative act changed the college name from Chico State Teachers College to Chico State College. In 1937 evening classes started on campus and athletic fields were purchased from the Chico Board of Education. In 1939, chimes were installed in library tower. Sororities held a fund drive to raise $600 for them. In 1940 the college offered civilian pilot classes.
In 1948, dorms for 200 male students were set up on west side of Warner Street. The buildings were built during World War II and were used as bachelor quarters for a Marine Hospital in Klamath Falls, Oregon. They were brought to Chico State in sections and reconstructed in the spring of 1948. The two story barrack-like structures had 36 rooms, each occupied by 4 students. North Hall later became a girls dormitory.
In 1950, California's governor allowed state colleges to grant Master of Arts degrees. In 1951 the college reorganized from 18 departments into seven divisions with chairmen. In 1956 a new flagpost and sign for in front of Kendall Hall was donated by the class of 1956. In 1957 a new cafeteria was built the rose gardens were planted. In 1958 the first "telecourse" was taught, Psychology 51.
In 1951 KCSC, a student run radio station launched, broadcasting old-time radio dramas on the campus public address system.
In 1963, the university farm was dedicated.
In 1966 new chimes were installed in Chico States' Trinity Hall.
In 1972, Chico State College became California State University, Chico as a result of legislation passed in 1971.
In 1975, broadcasts of classes through closed circuit TV were used for the first time by residents in Oroville, Marysville and Colusa. Also in 1975, The Orion, the campus student newspaper published its first issue. In 1977, the other campus paper, The Wildcat, changed its name to Chico News and Review and moved off campus to become an independent publication. In 1978 bike riding was restricted from campus.
In 1981, the library was renamed for Ted Meriam.
In 1985 the 75th Pioneer Days was held, but the event was cancelled in 1987, ostensibly because of a riot. In 1989 The Orion wins the National Pacemaker Award, the first of nine the paper has won.
Today, there are six on-campus dorms. Whitney, Shasta and Lassen halls are on the main campus, while Esken, Mechoopda and Konkow are near the athletic fields about a block and a half away from the main campus. Obviously, Whitney, Shasta and Lassen are named after the major mountains in Northern California, and the others are named after Indian tribes which used to inhabit the area. University Village or "UV" is a university owned dorm about a mile off campus.
[edit] Rankings
- 4th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2007)[1]
- 4th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2006)[2]
- 3rd Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2005)[3]
- 3rd Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2004)[4]
- 4th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2003)[5]
- 3rd Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2002)[6]
[edit] School Statistics[7]
- Enrollment: 14,550
- Average GPA: 3.32
- Average SAT: 1041 (uncertain if old SAT score or new SAT scoring system)
- Average ACT:
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 21:1
[edit] Demographics
Male to Female Percentage: Male 47% - Female 53%
- Caucasian 66%
- Hispanic 11%
- Asian American 5%
- African American 2%
- American Indian 1.8%
- Pacific Islander 1%
[edit] Academics
[edit] Academic Subdivision
CSU Chico's academic departments and programs are organized into 7 colleges:
- College of Agriculture
- College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- School of Social Work
- College of Business
- College of Communication and Education
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
- College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- School of the Arts
- College of Natural Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Graduate, International, and Sponsored Programs (not affiliated with a specific college)
[edit] Athletics
The school's athletic director is Anita Barker. The school competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school sponsors basketball, cross country, golf, and track and field for both men and women. The school sponsors softball and volleyball for women, and baseball for men. The school finished third in the 2004-2005 NACDA Directors' Cup.
The baseball team won the NCAA Division II national championship in 1997 and 1999 and has been in contention for the title often.
In 2001 the women's rugby team won a national championship.
[edit] Famous alumni
- Sandra Lerner - Founder of Cisco Systems
- Rusty Areias - Politician
- William Berry - Political advisor
- Raymond Carver - Author
- Sean Conan- Corporate Recruiter AeroTek Inc.
- Amanda Detmer - Actress
- Clair Engle - United States Senator
- Dave Gibson - CFO, TriWestern Financial
- Dominik Jakubek - goalkeeper of the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer
- Adnan Khashoggi - Saudi businessman
- Maurice L. "Lee" McFann - Lieutenant General, USAF
- Bob Mulholland - Political Strategist
- Matt Olmstead - Writer and television producer
- Lubna al Qasimi - Minister for Economy and Planning of the United Arab Emirates
- Ed Rollins - Political Strategist
- Eugene Scott - elevangelist and author
- Carolyn Shoemaker - Astronomer
- Randall Stone - Member of the 1992 and 1993 United States Triathlon Team USA
- Mike Thompson - Politician
- Bill Wattenburg - Radio host, author, inventor
- Chris Wondolowski - midfielder for the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer
- Don Young - Politician
- Bruce Zinky - Music instrument designer
[edit] School Presidents
- Edward Timothy Pierce(1889-1893)
- Robert F. Pennell (1893-1897)
- Carleton M. Ritter (1893-1897)
- Charles C. Van Liew (1899-1910)
- Allison Ware (1910-1917)
- Elmer Isaiah Miller (1910, 1917-1918)
- Charles Osenbaugh (1918-1930)
- Clarence Knight Studley (1930-1931)
- Rudolph D. Lindquist (1931-1931)
- Aymer Jay Hamilton (1931-1950)
- George Glenn Kendall (1950-1966)
- Robert Eugene Hill (1966-1970)
- Lew Dwight Oliver (1970-1971)
- Stanford Cazier (1971-1979)
- Robert L. Fredenburg (1979-1980)
- Robin Wilson (1980-1993)
- Manuel A. Esteban (1993-2003)
- Scott McNall (2003-2004) (acting president)
- Paul Zingg (2004-present)
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- The Orion — school newspaper
- Chico State Associated Students Homepage
- Official athletics website
- Center for Regional and Continuing Education - Lifelong Learning Opportunities
- Rate My Professors for CSU Chico
- Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity at Chico State
- Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity at Chico State
- History of Pioneer Days & Week at Chico State
- Wikimapia location of Chico State
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